The Dotted Line

Stay updated on the latest Texas Longhorns recruiting news brought to you by Longhorns recruiting beat writer Mike Craven of Hookem.com. The Dotted Line will publish M-F at 10 a.m. each morning to provide Texas fans with an in-depth look at the latest for the Longhorns on the recruiting trail.

Texas commit Tyler Johnson plays left tackle in a game between Conroe Oak Ridge and The Woodlands. (Mike Craven)

Johnson is athletic enough to play left tackle in college, as he does in high school, but he’ll need to improve his footwork as a pass blocker to handle speed rushers. Still, Johnson is a high-end offensive tackle prospect and the will become the highest-rated offensive lineman to commit to Texas under head coach Tom Herman if he signs a national letter of intent in December or February.

At what age did you fall in love with football?

I have an older brother who started playing football before me. He was six and I was four. I started playing when I was six. My brother started it for me.

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What made Texas your choice?

It was more than football. It was academics and the people. It was all about my future.

Where do you want to improve most before you step on campus?

I want to improve on my footwork and make sure everything is set for college because it is a higher speed. I need to make sure it is on point.

What word would you use to describe Tom Herman?

Bold. And champion.

Where do you see yourself playing at Texas?

Offensive tackle.

What artist would you most like to see live?

Travis Scott for Houston or Chief Keef because I was born and raised in Chicago.